Drax Power

Drax Power Limited is "the operating subsidiary of Drax Group plc" and the owner and operator of Drax Power Station. On its website the coimpany states that the power station is "nearly twice the size of the next largest coal-fired power station in the UK" and accounts for approximately 7% of the UK's generating capacity.

UK Coal Generation Assets
The World Coal Institute lists Drax Power as having 3.9 gigawatts of coal-fired power stations. Drax Power Station is owned by Drax Power Ltd and located in Drax, Selby, North Yorks. It comprises six units and has an installed capacity of 3,870 megawatts. These are: The units are fitted with flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) equipment.

Drax Power Plant blockade attempt
On August 31, 2006, around 600 people attempted to shut down the Drax coal-fired power plant in Selby, England, in a widely-publicized action - organized by a variety of environmental groups - that was billed as "the battle of Drax." Several raiding parties of activists were arrested while trying to break through the perimeter fence. A larger crowd of people then pushed through police lines, and were arrested as well. 38 people were arrested throughout the day, in a massive show of force by area police. Many power plant staff didn't show up for the day, and others locked their doors.

Contact Details
Website: http://www.draxgroup.plc.uk/?questionId=52125

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